Field Bindweed
By Healerwitch
22 Oct, 2009
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Considered one of the most noxious weeds of croplands through the temperate regions of the world; being especially problematic in cereals, beans, and potatoes. The specioes name ‘arvensis’ means ‘from cultivated fields’ telling of its invasive nature!
It was first documented in the United States in 1739 in Virginia; it arrived from Europe as a contaminant of farm and garden seeds.
A tea made from the flowers is a laxative, and used in the treatment of wounds and high fever. A cold tea made from the leaves is also laxative, and can be used to bath spider bites, or internally to reduce excessive bleeding during mensus.
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These particular plants grew on our small piece of heaven, when we lived in Colorado! It is a high alpin desert there...I was so surprised to see these there!
22 Oct, 2009
Its so pretty!
22 Oct, 2009
I love this one...so delicate.
22 Oct, 2009
I think they grow anywhere!
22 Oct, 2009
I've seen them in the hedgerows I think.
22 Oct, 2009
I don't have them actually growing IN my balcony but there is a small patch alongside the railing of my balcony. The flowers are nice & they do climb up a foot or so in the chicken wire that covers the balcony railings.
"and can be used to bath spider bites," who would want to bath spider mites??? I always thought they didn't like high humidity!!! ;-) LOL!
8 Nov, 2009
One way to get rid of them then. Balcony!! Hee hee!
8 Nov, 2009
Yes, this is an annoying weed when it occurs in the garden, but when seen in this photo, is quite beautiful.
24 Nov, 2009
TY Muddywalters =^..^=
24 Nov, 2009
I'd STILL be happy to have it in my garden!
24 Nov, 2009
lol MP
=^..^=
25 Nov, 2009
:~)))
27 Nov, 2009
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So despite being a thug, its as useful as it is beautiful! I love convolvulus & would happily have it (contained) in my garden!
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